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News

Aitken Legal marks $1m fundraising milestone at Sunshine Coast charity ball

Aitken Legal has hosted the Giggle Ball and other charitable initiatives for two decades, raising funds exclusively for local causes.

24 February 2026

Significant legal career recognised as John de Groot receives President’s Medal

News

Court reflects on being swamped with divorce cases at 50th anniversary sitting

Case notes

AA v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

News

Judges, Magistrates recognised for service to the profession

QLS will recognise 16 Honorary Memberships in 2026 with three presented on Friday night.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Early career lawyers

Calling the next gen of regional and rural lawyers – we want to hear from you

We are looking for early career lawyers who are community‑minded, committed and out there doing work that matters.

Wellbeing

Why consistency beats intensity – habit stacking for busy lawyers

Wellbeing Working Group member Amy Soong looks at habit stacking and how small, consistent habits can help busy lawyers improve wellbeing.

Career Moves

Mullins appoints Yvonne O’Byrne and Are Watne to expand senior leadership

Mullins Lawyers has bolstered its senior leadership team with two significant appointments, naming Yvonne O’Byrne as Partner and installing Are Watne as head of its banking and finance practice.

Career Moves

SPG Lawyers fosters talent promoting two, celebrates admission of three

Bundall-based SPG Lawyers has promoted two lawyers and celebrated the admission of three of its graduates, highlighting the firm's commitment to fostering legal talent.

Case notes

Tribunal finds conflicting capacity advice no excuse for solicitor’s slow compliance

QCAT has delivered a decision touching on the professional obligations binding practitioners when matters involve a client with borderline or otherwise declining capacity.